Week 4 : Cultivating God’s Truth
Sunday
Call to Prayer
God’s desire is for all of humanity to have an intimate relationship with Him. We are able to know God through his Son, Jesus Christ. We engage in a relationship with God through studying the Scriptures and allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal God’s love, truth and compassion, which are found in Christ Jesus.
Spend a few moments in prayer and silence preparing your heart to receive from the Holy Spirit.
Psalm & Scripture
Psalm 119:17-24 (NLT)
Be good to your servant,
that I may live and obey your word.
Open my eyes to see
the wonderful truths in your instructions.
I am only a foreigner in the land.
Don’t hide your commands from me!
I am always overwhelmed
with a desire for your regulations.
You rebuke the arrogant;
those who wander from your commands are cursed.
Don’t let them scorn and insult me,
for I have obeyed your laws.
Even princes sit and speak against me,
but I will meditate on your decrees.
Your laws please me;
they give me wise advice.
2 Corinthians 13:7-8 (NLT)
We pray to God that you will not do what is wrong by refusing our correction. I hope we won’t need to demonstrate our authority when we arrive. Do the right thing before we come—even if that makes it look like we have failed to demonstrate our authority. For we cannot oppose the truth, but must always stand for the truth.
Time of Reflection
We are all on a journey to learn more about God’s truth and cultivate his truth in our hearts. Pray that God will lead you on a journey to know Him and make Him known more today.
Think about a time you have had to stand up for God’s truth. Was it hard? Did you stumble? Ask God for strength, that you may stand up for the truth of Christ.
Missional Moment
You’ve probably had a lot that’s gone on over the past week. Stop for a moment. Think back to where you’ve seen God in your life over this last week. Rejoice in how God has met you. Now, ask God to prepare you to be accessible to people this coming week.
Community Prayer
Pray for local town and county law enforcement officers who stand for what is right, enforce the law, and work hard to protect our communities. Pray for those who serve in our armed forces as well, that you would grant them peace.